October Term 2017
Showing 1–20 of 58 cases, newest official Court activity first.
October Term 2017 · Docket 17-965
Hawaii argues the entry ban conflicts with congressional law and the Constitution. The government claims it serves national security needs.
Case Trump v. Hawaii
Latest official Court activity 2018-04-25
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October Term 2017 · Docket 16-1220
the sides that brought the case seek independent review of Chinese law. the opposing sides demand strict deference to the Chinese government's interpretation.
Case Animal Science Products, Inc. v. Hebei Welcome Pharmaceutical Co.
Latest official Court activity 2018-04-24
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October Term 2017 · Docket 17-586
Texas officials seek to appeal a federal order requiring them to consult with mapmakers. Opponents argue this order is not final and cannot be appealed yet.
Case Abbott v. Perez
Latest official Court activity 2018-04-24
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October Term 2017 · Docket 17-130
the sides that brought the case argue SEC hearing officers are appointed officials. The Commission says they are not.
Case Lucia v. SEC
Latest official Court activity 2018-04-23
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October Term 2017 · Docket 17-459
The dispute centers on whether a notice to appear without a specific hearing date ends an immigrant's period of continuous presence.
Case Fonseca Pereira v. Sessions
Latest official Court activity 2018-04-23
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October Term 2017 · Docket 17-5639
The dispute centers on whether a lower court must provide a specific reason when it modifies a criminal sentence.
Case Chavez-Meza v. United States
Latest official Court activity 2018-04-23
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October Term 2017 · Docket 16-1519
The dispute centers on whether victims can recover private investigation expenses under federal restitution law.
Case Lagos v. United States
Latest official Court activity 2018-04-18
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October Term 2017 · Docket 17-269
Washington argues the Ninth Circuit order forces immediate, costly repairs. The United States says the treaty demands effective salmon access now.
Case Washington v. United States
Latest official Court activity 2018-04-18
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October Term 2017 · Docket 16-1215
A law firm seeks to discharge a debt. The debtor argues the firm's written statement about finances blocks that discharge.
Case Lamar, Archer & Cofrin, LLP v. Appling
Latest official Court activity 2018-04-17
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October Term 2017 · Docket 17-494
South Dakota seeks to collect sales tax from online retailers. Wayfair argues the current rule bars this collection.
Case South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc.
Latest official Court activity 2018-04-17
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October Term 2017 · Docket 16-1011
WesternGeco seeks damages for ION's foreign use of its technology. ION argues US law cannot reach those losses.
Case WesternGeco LLC v. ION Geophysical Corp.
Latest official Court activity 2018-04-16
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October Term 2017 · Docket 17-530
The dispute centers on whether stock payments qualify as money remuneration under the Railroad Retirement Tax Act.
Case Wisconsin Central Ltd. v. United States
Latest official Court activity 2018-04-16
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October Term 2017 · Docket 17-333
Appellants seek a court order to redraw Maryland districts. Appellees oppose this remedy.
Case Benisek v. Lamone
Latest official Court activity 2018-03-28
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October Term 2017 · Docket 17-312
The dispute centers on whether federal appellate courts have the legal power to review a trial judge's decision to restrain a defendant during pretrial proceedings.
Case United States v. Sanchez-Gomez
Latest official Court activity 2018-03-26
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October Term 2017 · Docket 17-432
the sides that brought the case seek to end the tolling rule. the opposing sides want to keep it to protect their claims.
Case China Agritech, Inc. v. Resh
Latest official Court activity 2018-03-26
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October Term 2017 · Docket 17-387
The dispute centers on whether tribal sovereign immunity prevents states from suing tribes to resolve property ownership conflicts.
Case Upper Skagit Tribe v. Lundgren
Latest official Court activity 2018-03-21
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October Term 2017 · Docket 16-1140
Pro-life centers argue California targets them with mandatory referrals. The state claims it requires truthful disclosures.
Case National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra
Latest official Court activity 2018-03-20
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October Term 2017 · Docket 16-1432
The dispute centers on whether a state law that removes ex-spouses as insurance beneficiaries after divorce can apply to policies bought before the law existed.
Case Sveen v. Melin
Latest official Court activity 2018-03-19
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October Term 2017 · Docket 16-1435
Minnesota Voters Alliance argues the state law violates free speech. The state claims it protects voting rights.
Case Minnesota Voters Alliance v. Mansky
Latest official Court activity 2018-02-28
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October Term 2017 · Docket 17-21
the side that brought the case argues probable cause does not bar First Amendment retaliation claims. The city argues probable cause defeats such claims.
Case Lozman v. Riviera Beach
Latest official Court activity 2018-02-27
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